Transcription of THE DIAMOND INDUSTRY FACT SHEET
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FOR MEDIA USE THE DIAMOND INDUSTRY fact SHEET How large is the DIAMOND INDUSTRY ? Diamonds are one of the world s, and specifically Africa s, major natural resources. An estimated US$13 billion worth of rough diamonds are produced per year, of which approximately US$ billion are from Africa (approximately 65%). The DIAMOND INDUSTRY employs approximately ten million people around the world, both directly and indirectly, across a wide spectrum of roles from mining to retail. Global DIAMOND jewellery sales continue to grow, increasing three-fold in the past 25 years, and are currently worth in excess of US$72 billion every year.
FOR MEDIA USE THE DIAMOND INDUSTRY FACT SHEET How large is the diamond industry? Diamonds are one of the world’s, and specifically Africa’s, major natural resources.
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